Even though both sports are known for intense action and rough characters, boxing and poker aren’t usually combined. This didn’t stop Gus Hansen (known as one of the biggest full tilt poker names)and Danish poker pro Theo Jorgensen from duking it out. Both know as skilled poker players in both the online poker and live tournament circuit, did quite well as shown in the video.

By Derek Bonnett: As we encounter another new year, the landscape of the boxing scene continues to evolve. With old champions acting out the final stages of their careers and new ones emerging to fill the void, boxing maintains a state of homeostasis and keeps fight fans intrigued even amid the dubious officiating and cries of scandal. Boxing, as always, will endure; however, not every participant with an alphabet title will be so lucky. Inevitably, the mighty will eventually fall and,

It’s that time of year when we look back over the past 12 months and forward to the new year. In my annual review of Aussie boxers, I list the ones to watch by division in 2019. To keep things interesting, I have decided not to nominate the same boxer in my column twice. I have also included a review of the previous year’s nominee to see how close – or far – I was from the mark.

IBF super middleweight champion Jose Uzcategui’s new year’s resolution is to unify the 168LBS titles. The 28 year-old from Venezuela defends his title against unbeaten contender Caleb Plant on January 13 from Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles and is focused on bringing all the titles back to his homeland.

Choosing from the ‘Wow, I didn’t see that one coming’ file is always tough. If there was ever the theatre of the unexpected it is boxing. However, while we should never be surprised once the bell rings, there is often a favorite going into a fight that you would assume will find a way to win. By Bill Tibbs

Former world champion and pound-for-pound contender Guillermo Rigondeaux will return to action against Mexico’s Giovanni Delgado in an eight-round match on Premier Boxing Champions Prelims live on FS1 and FOX Deportes on Sunday, January 13 from the Microsoft Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Super featherweight contender Paul ‘Showtime’ Fleming 26-0 (17) returned to action with an eight-round unanimous decision win over former two-time world champion Panya Uthok 52-6 (35) of Thailand at the Emporium in Bankstown, Sydney on Friday night.

By Marc Livitz: In a super lightweight ten rounder, Arnold Barboza, Jr. easily dispatched of Manuel Lopez as he put on a fine display of pure fighting skills at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas on Friday.

WBA lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko and WBO lightweight titleholder Jose Pedraza exchanged pleasantries on a brisk New York afternoon on Thursday two days before their title unification battle, Saturday evening at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Undefeated super bantamweight contender Carlos Castro has signed a multi-year promotional agreement with Top Rank, Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum announced today. Castro, a 24-year-old resident of Phoenix, Arizona, has a record of 20-0 with nine knockouts and is the current WBC USNBC super bantamweight champion.

When WBA #9 and IBF #12 bantamweight Jason The “Smooth One” Moloney 15-0 (12) steps into the ring against Immanuel Naidjala 23-4-1 (13) for Punches at the Park 7 at the St Kilda Town Hall on 24 February there will be more than just the Commonwealth title on the line. By Anthony Cocks

When undefeated boxer Andrew “The Monster” Moloney steps into the ring at the Melbourne Park Function Centre on Saturday night he will have the rare opportunity to join the illustrious company of Lionel Rose, Johnny Famechon and Jimmy Carruthers.

By John J. Raspanti: Undefeated junior featherweight contender Manuel “Tino” Avila faces former world title challenger Prosper Ankrah July 9 at the Cache Creek Casino Resort in Brooks, CA.
Avila (20-0, 8 KOs) was last seen in the ring three months ago giving the more experienced Rene Alvarado a boxing lesson.
Many considered the bout a real test for the 23-year-old Avila. But after absorbing a few punches in the opening rounds, Avila dominated with lateral movement and nifty

By John J. Raspanti: IBF super bantamweight champion Carl Frampton captured the WBA title by winning 12 split decision over previously undefeated Scott Quigg at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England Saturday night. Scores were 115-113 Quigg, and 116-112 (twice) for Frampton. Maxboxing had Frampton winning the fight by a 116-112 tally. The match didn’t come close to living up to pre-fight expectations. The opening round was respectful. Frampton fired jabs--while Quigg watched and

By John J. Raspanti: Sometimes boxing gets it right. On February 27 at Manchester Arena in Manchester, London, England, two champions in their boxing primes will meet to settle their differences. The bout between undefeated super bantamweight title-holders Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg promises to be both competitive and entertaining. Frampton has scored 14 knockouts in his 21 wins. Quigg has a slightly higher knockout percentage, having dispatched 23 opponents in 31 fights. Quigg is taller...